EIU Innovate Podcast
7 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 5 years ago - ★★★★ - 4 ratingsDr. Ryan Hendrickson, dean of the Graduate School at Eastern Illinois University, talks with leaders of graduate education across EIU's campus about the latest research and scholarship produced by students and faculty.
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Episodes
Episode 7 - Margaret Floress, Ph.D.
October 05, 2018 17:47 - 39 minutes - 54.3 MBDean Hendrickson talks with Dr. Margaret Floress, associate professor of psychology, about her research on praise in the classroom, and how praise can help foster positive student behavior. Dr. Floress also speaks about her experiences at EIU, her co-authorship with EIU graduate students, and her innovative caterpillar game to help improve the classroom environment.
Episode 6 - Chris Laingen, Ph.D.
January 22, 2018 17:47 - 30 minutes - 41.2 MBEpisode 6 of EIU Innovate talks to Dr. Chris Laingen, associate professor of Geography. We talk about pheasants, old red barns, sustainable energy, as well as Dr. Laingen's new book, and his expansive research agenda.
Episode 5 - Danelle Larson, DMA
November 15, 2017 17:47 - 31 minutes - 36 MBIn Episode 5, we address ukuleles, piano bar musicians, and the innovative research of Dr. Danelle Larson, associate professor of music education at Eastern Illinois University. Dr. Larson teaches in the online graduate program in Music Education, and also has an extensive background in promoting undergraduate research and a successful record of creating partnerships with local school music programs.
Episode 4 - Kathleen O'Rourke, Ph.D.
October 12, 2017 17:47 - 31 minutes - 42.8 MBIn Episode 4 of EIU Innovate, Dean Hendrickson interviews Dr. Kathleen O'Rourke, a professor of Family and Consumer Sciences and the graduate coordinator for Aging Studies, formerly known as Gerontology. The interview focuses on developments in Aging Studies, Dr. O'Rourke's research on shopping on Black Friday, and her interest in triathlons.
Episode 3 - Britto Nathan, Ph.D.
September 21, 2017 17:47 - 30 minutes - 42.2 MBIn the third episode of EIU Innovate, Dean Hendrickson interviews Biological Sciences professor Dr. Britto "blood pressure" Nathan about his path-breaking research on Alzheimer's disease, the graduate program in Biological Sciences, and his lifelong commitment to mentoring EIU students.
Episode 2 - Heidi Larson, Ph.D.
September 06, 2017 17:47 - 20 minutes - 29.7 MBDean Hendrickson interviews Dr. Heidi Larson, associate professor in the graduate program in Counseling and Student Development. Dr. Larson oversees a mentoring program in Mattoon HIgh School led by graduate students from her program. She has published on a range of topics, including strategies to manage standardized exams, as well as effective mentoring strategies.
Episode 1 - Jay Bickford, Ph.D.
September 05, 2017 17:47 - 20 minutes - 35.6 MBIn the first podcast of EIU Innovate, Dean Hendrickson interviews Dr. Jay Bickford, associate professor and graduate coordinator of Elementary Education. Dr. Bickford's research examines the presentation of historical figures in trade books. As one of EIU's most prolific scholars, Dr. Bickford also oversees a graduate program experiencing significant enrollment growth.